Follow these simple step-by-step cleaning instructions to help ensure maximum performance from your
Genius 3 tympanic thermometer and base. Always inspect your Genius™ 3 thermometer and base before use.
Genius™ 3
Tympanic Thermometer
Cleaning Guide
REMEMBER:
• Always use a new Genius™ 3 probe cover for each temperature reading.
• Do NOT soak, submerge, or rinse the Genius™ 3 thermometer and base under water.
• Never use an abrasive pad or an abrasive cleaner on the Genius™ 3 thermometer and base.
• Genius™ 3 thermometer and base is a nonsterile device. It cannot be sterilized by ethylene oxide, in autoclaves, or with heat.
• Please refer to the instruction manual for further information.
Always be sure your Genius™ 3
thermometer and base are
clean, especially the probe tip
lens. A dirty lens will reduce the
temperature reading.
1
Always check the lens before use.
It should have a mirror-like nish
and be free of debris, ngerprints,
and smudges.
2
For routine lens cleaning, wipe
with a lint-free cloth. If the lens
remains soiled, clean with a cloth
or cotton bud dampened with
isopropyl alcohol.
3
Follow this cleaning by using
a lint free swab, cotton ball or
lens wipe to remove any excess
isopropyl alcohol.
4
To clean the handset and base,
use warm water and a mild
detergent. Water temperature
should not exceed 130˚F.
5
Return the thermometer to its
base unit and dry completely with
a clean lint-free cloth before using
the thermometer.
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